Chapter 778 - 410: The Wrong Choice (Part 2)

"The only reason is that their world is of a higher order than ours. But if we were given the same environment, I’m certain we could become even stronger than them!"

An endless craving filled Tian Fulai’s eyes, his ambition laid bare for all to see.

He then extended a hand toward Yang An. The moment he splayed his fingers, wisps of white vapor instantly gathered in his palm, coalescing without scattering.

"It looks a lot like Spiritual Qi, doesn’t it? In reality, this is energy that has leaked from that other world. We call it Immortal Energy.

"Absorb just a single wisp of this Immortal Energy, and the obstacles blocking every Cultivator like you and me will simply melt away. We’ll advance at an incredible pace, grow stronger, and gain the power of immortality!"

Tian Fulai abruptly clenched his fist. With a single chop of his hand, he instantly severed one of Meng Jianglai’s arms.

A look of panic and surprise flashed across Meng Jianglai’s face, but it vanished in an instant as he realized what Tian Fulai was doing.

The next moment, right before Yang An’s eyes, the armless Meng Jianglai let out a grim chuckle mixed with pain. At the site of the severed limb, crimson blood and flesh began to intertwine, writhing madly.

In the blink of an eye, a new arm grew out, seamlessly attached to his body.

As for the severed arm, it had fallen to the ground. Tian Fulai simply stomped on it, crushing it to a pulp.

A smile spread across Tian Fulai’s face.

"You must be very interested in this kind of power, aren’t you?"

’No! I’m not interested in the slightest.’

So Yang An thought to himself. Outwardly, however, he merely maintained a silent facade, quietly watching the scene unfold. He even felt an urge to laugh.

’It feels like watching someone pick up a piece of shit that came out of your own body, then hold it in their hands and admire it like a priceless treasure. It’s utterly ridiculous.’

But seeing the brothers so delighted with themselves, how could Yang An bear to tell them the truth?

"Work with us. If you cooperate with us, you can have this power. This is why I brought you here. When we change this world together, we will become the supreme gods standing above all creation. Everyone will benefit!"

Tian Fulai’s demeanor was calm, but a hint of madness lurked beneath the surface. This proved he was perfectly lucid; his desire to do this was no mere impulse.

"So what’s the price? What’s the catch?"

Yang An asked, his interest seemingly piqued. In the eyes of Tian Fulai and Meng Jianglai, his curiosity had been thoroughly hooked.

"The catch?"

Tian Fulai gave a mysterious smile.

"As people from a lower world, we cannot fully bear this immense power—the power to become Immortal. That is the catch.

"But that means nothing to us. Life goes on, and we are immortal. Any pain we feel just serves to balance the scales of our arduous cultivation. In the face of such tremendous power, any price is worth paying."

"If you agree to work with us, we can give you our Elder positions in Emei Mansion. They mean nothing to us. From now on, this will be your territory. All you need to do is recruit more new members for us, so we can strive to overturn this world."

"Old-fashioned, traditional powers like Emei Mansion are nothing but stumbling blocks on our path to changing the world. But we are gathering our strength in the shadows, and one day, we will overthrow the rule of these old diehards and forge this place into a wonderful new world."

At this, Tian Fulai once again opened his palm. A large amount of turbid qi surged from his body, quickly gathering into a swirling mass before Yang An.

This great power was now presented right before Yang An. He couldn’t believe anyone could remain calm when faced with such a temptation.

If such a person existed, they were not on the same path. There would be no need for further persuasion—only elimination.

"Make your choice, Elder Yang!"

Tian Fulai gazed at Yang An with a beaming smile, deliberately putting extra emphasis on the two words "Elder Yang."

How could people like them ever be content with being a mere Elder in a single mansion?

Meng Jianglai stood to the side, smiling but saying nothing.

’Looking at the mass of turbid qi, if someone were to absorb it, it would probably only be enough to fill a single acupoint of a Visceral Stone Realm Cultivator.’

Facing the expectant gazes of the two brothers, Tian Fulai and Meng Jianglai, Yang An raised his hand and slowly reached for the turbid qi before him.

But just as his hand was about to touch the turbid qi, just as both Tian Fulai and Meng Jianglai believed he was about to accept, Yang An’s hand suddenly froze.

"It’s good stuff, but... I refuse!"

Before the words had even faded, a burst of Golden Radiance erupted from Yang An’s hand.

"What?!"

Yang An’s reply took the two brothers by surprise. He had been on the verge of accepting, only to back out at the last second.

Just then, a dazzling beam of Golden Radiance surged forth, instantly engulfing the mass of turbid qi and rushing toward the two brothers.

The turbid qi instantly dissipated within the Golden Radiance, vanishing without a trace.

Tian Fulai flicked the sword in his hand, splitting the oncoming Golden Radiance in two. His expression turned grim.

Since Yang An had chosen to refuse, he could not be allowed to live. He had to be eliminated.

He had held back before because the Mansion Master and the Supreme Elder had arrived. Now, it was time to show Yang An his true power.